Hillary Clinton Wore a Red Pantsuit to Receive an Award for an Important Reason

Throughout Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, the self-proclaimed "pantsuit aficionado" wore a selection of colorful (and meaningful) suits all across the country. Though she wrapped up her campaign nearly four months ago, the former Secretary of State has continued to send empowering messages through her attire.

On Tuesday, Clinton received the 2017 Champion for Girls Award by Girls Inc., an organization that "inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy." She accepted the honor at the organization's New York City luncheon with a powerful and heartwarming speech about gender inequality, all while wearing a red pantsuit. It's likely that Clinton chose the color in honor of "A Day Without a Woman," a one-day demonstration organized by the team behind the Women's March. The movement falls on Wednesday, March 8, otherwise known as International Women's Day.

Even though she hasn't confirm that "A Day Without a Woman" is the reason she wore red (the official color of the movement), Clinton has tweeted about the Women's March in the past, meaning she's likely in support of the sequel demonstration. Other honorees at the event also sported the fiery shade, as well.

There are three ways women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people can observe "A Day Without a Woman," and Clinton nailed the first one:

1. Wear red, a color of signifying revolutionary love and sacrifice, to show solidarity with "A Day Without a Woman."

2. Only spend money at small, women- and minority-owned businesses for the day.

3. Women take the day off, from paid and unpaid labor.

The last time Clinton made a statement with her apparel was at Donald Trump's inauguration, where she wore a white Ralph Lauren pantsuit, seemingly in honor of the suffrage movement. She also wore white at the third and final presidential debate. When she made her concession speech on November 9, she wore purple, which is a blend of red and blue, reminding the nation that we are all united, no matter our political affiliations.

In her red pantsuit, Clinton also announced her plans to continue inspiring young women. "Let us hope there is a wave of young women running for office in America," she told the crowd. "And let's be sure we support them, in every way we can. Let's help them shatter stereotypes and lift each other up. They are the history makers, the glass ceiling breakers of tomorrow. They are among the reasons I am so optimistic about our future."